[ What's the difference? Loki committed patricide. And for what? Thor might not be able to tell the difference, but Loki knew. Loki could tell that being a villain is far less terrible than being a Frost Giant, being Laufeyson. Because villains can choose.

His laughter is weak and stuttered as Loki curls his arms around his middle. Everything was pouring out and Loki did not know how to call it back. The genie has left the bottle and paranoia skirts the edges of his mind. What could Thor do against such reckless hate?

They made a mistake bringing you back. His expression twists. Loki could always count on Sif to plunge the dagger. ]

Do I? I suppose I have paid for that knowledge, in blood and in full. Not that it matters. Not that this or any of my memories matter.

Just like that, he — he turned everything upside down. And none of you, none of you ever think about that. Tell me, Thor. If I had come back after committing treason for you and Jane, would he have let me live? Would he killed me himself?

Or would he have made you do it?